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TAMPA BAY RAYS - 2016 FREE MILITARY MONDAYS!!!

For 2016, the Tampa Bay Rays will offer all active-duty military, retired & honorably discharged veterans two free tickets for all eight Monday home games and eight additional bonus dates throughout the regular season. The Rays are also extend-ing this courtesy to dependents of military personnel including any spouse, child or widow with a valid dependent ID, as veri-fied by ID.me a third-party verification service. Military Monday tickets are now available for the first Monday home game on Monday, April 4 at 7:10 p.m. ET! As a special for this game, you can reserve up to four (4) complimentary tickets.

To reserve your tickets, follow these instructions:

1. Enter the "Buy Tickets" website below 2. Follow the instructions on the web page

3. Enter the case sensitive password BJ62SC 4. Complete your transaction and enjoy the game!

Reserve Tickets: http://link.mlblists.com

Please note, these offers are available online only. If you have any questions on the Rays Military Mondays ticket program, please call 727-825-3239 or email tickets@raysbaseball.com.

REMEMBER POST ELECTIONS ARE COMING UP!

Elections will be in May- which is earlier than usual. If you are planning on entering your name for a posi-tion, you should let Chaplain John Canino know so that you can fill out the appropriate paper work. All positions are open for consideration. In spite of the weather, the Lucky Duck Festival was a success! The rain & wind were especially heavy and did cause a disruption to a very well planned event. A very special thank you goes out to all of you who worked so very hard to assure that it was a success! ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK: To keep you up to date on the progress of the park; there is going to be a meeting held on April 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Tringali Center on South McCall Road. This will allow the public to view the final concept drawing which will include any changes that were necessary. If you can, please attend the meeting and show your continued support for the project. It is a go and should be able to be started soon! Your Post is very active & your attendance is greatly appreciated. God bless you, your families, all our service members wherever they are serving and…

God Bless America!

Commander - Leroy Furman

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A W O R D F R O M T H E C H A P L A I N - J O H N C A N I N O

Members that have passed away:

Robert Jarrett has passed away (Reported 3/24/16),

and Wentworth (Bud) Prentiss (Reported 3/7/1026)

May they Rest in Peace

“Wow! I Didn’t Know That!” Our lives are filled with all kinds of political news these days!

Here are some little-known (and possibly meaningless) facts about

our political process, politicians & leaders:

Although the United States of America was established in 1776, the first American president ever to visit Europe while in office was Woodrow Wilson in 1918.

Thomas Jefferson was the first to be inaugurated in Washington DC. Jefferson also was the only one to walk to and from his inauguration.

Franklin Pierce was once arrested for running over a woman with a carriage.

Sarah Polk, wife of James Polk, selected “Hail to the Chief” to be played whenever a president enters a room.

The US presidential candidate with the highest popular vote ever was Ronald Reagan. In 1984 he secured 54,455,075 votes. Reagan was also the candidate with the highest electoral vote: 525, in 1984. In that year he equaled the 49 states that Nixon carried in 1972.

The candidate who ran the most times for office of the President of the U.S. was Norman Thomas. He ran six times: in 1928, 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944 and 1948.

All of the people in Lyndon Johnson’s family had the initials LBJ, including his dogs!

The leisure suit almost destroyed a political tradition. The polyester lady-killer, popular in the 70’s, was so hard to pierce with a pin that Dem candidate Jimmy Carter initially decided not to waste any money on campaign buttons.

Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to have a phone. His phone number was 1.

Warren G. Harding once gambled away a set of White House china.

George H.W. Bush survived 4 plane crashes during WWII.

Gerald Ford remains the only unelected vice president and president.

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Post 113 Phone:

(941) 697-3616

Fax:

(941) 697-5507

Website:

www.legionpost113.com

House Manager - Judy Love

Auxiliary President - Barbara Horosky

2016 Dues Are Due!

New Members: $35.00 - Renewals: $28.00

Just a Reminder

Penny Bingo- is held every Tuesday at noon- Lunch is available

April 13th- General meeting at 7:00 PM

April 27th– Auxiliary Card Party - 11:30-3:00 PM (Quarter Auction at 6:00 PM)

God Bless All!

Auxiliary President - Barbara Horosky

Our second annual LUCKY DUCK PULL on March 19th was a great success- even though

the rain dampened our spirits for a couple hours! Thank you to all of the great Legion volunteers

who made it all possible! Music, food, venders, games, a car show & loads of fun were had by

all! Over $5,000.00 in cash prizes were awarded!!!

Please check the calendar included in this issue of the Sound Off

for our entertainment line-up for the month of March!

House Manager, Judy Love

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Sons of the Legion - Dick Buszka

March was a great month at the Legion! Green was the theme & the corned beef & cabbage was great!

Our Lucky Ducky Day had a good start & then the rain came & soaked us all! We all moved inside….the rain

stopped….we moved back outside. I would like to thank the SAL & Legion members that came forward to

help & make the day a success!

Elections are coming up next month!

Anyone interested in taking on a position please contact me at: (941) 697-2804

We Need New Blood!!!

Our membership is at 100% thanks to everyone!

Hope to see you at our next meeting: April 14th-5:00PM (Just before Cornhole)

The Legion has a new website!!!! Look it up when you have a chance!!!

Sal Commander, Dick Buszka

Adjutant - Royce Tyler

Fellow Legionnaires, please welcome the following members to the Post:

TRANSFERRED: Gary Brown, Thomas Wanek, and Michal Rohr

NEW MEMBERS: Kimberly Moore, Cody Moore, Michael Carroll, Joseph Wenzel, and James Carter

MEMBERS THAT HAVE PASSED AWAY: Max Nosker, William Stewart, John Dostie, Dennis Chapin, and Bernard Nielson

MEMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED: David Drost, Bob Virgin, and Bernard Green

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With the new year comes the responsibility of electing Officers for the upcoming year. The Slate of

Officers will be set at the conclusion of the April General meeting. The elections will be held on the day

preceding the May General Meeting. Voting hours will be announced in future SOUND OFF letters.

ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING MAY RUN FOR OFFICE!

Adjutant, Royce Tyler

JUNE 2015

Vernon Jimerson

“In memory of Nancy McHale”

Paul & Elaine Trites

Dottie Hillman

Candy Zaharias

Barbara Poore

James & Charlotte Arcadia

William Riley

Buster & Carolyn Furman

Heinz Dittmar

Richard Rice

JULY 2015

Earl & Audrey Taylor

Virginia Morgan

Dick & Shelia Doucette

Andy & Donna Leonard

Gordy & Mabe Davis

Dottie Thomas

Cathryn Keith

Chuck & Clara Miller

Ralph Bauer

Boosters

B O O S T E R S : T H E B O O S T E R Y E A R R U N S F R O M J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 5 T H R O U G H M A Y 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 .

Royce & Linda Tyler

Bob Walker

Jerry Burckner

Pete & Carol Veselich

Keith & Pat Dalton

AUGUST 2015

Bill & Judy Doody

Harold & Marge Feasel

Ron & Bron Guiliano

Bob & Lois Krout

Harold & Ester Grogan

Phill & Ginny Kolbe

Mike & Jane Kenjorski

Mel & Carol Ullrich

SEPTEMBER 2015

Mary Jo Lee

Judy Gault

Earl Bretz

Leo & Theresa Zic Safranski

Jerry Faught Charlotte Faught

Post 113 Legion Riders:

Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 10 AM. KSU following the meeting. A donation was made

to the Honor Flight. Thank you to the River House volunteers who helped with our steak dinner. Tom, Mike,

Ron, and Bob we really appreciated your help. We need riders to run for the Board. Nominations are Monday,

April 4th at 10 AM. Elections, May 2nd at 10 AM. The next dinner is April, 23rd. Please be sure your dues are

up to date.

Next meeting: April 4th at 10 A.M.

Hope to see you there!

Secretary, Bootie Ginther

Bruce & Pat Schubele

NOVEMBER 2015

Knobby & Nancy

Don Plotner

DECEMBER 2015

Jan Townsend

JANUARY 2016

Richard Erpenbach

Doug & Rita Dolbe

Bill Crawford

Denny Bartlett

Bill & Marty Vanderbilt

L D &Mary Gleason

FEBRURY

Jim & Gail Daniels

Jim & Gail Chesterfield

Ron Kuban

American Legion Riders

MARCH 2016

Richard & Barbara Carlson

Tom & Linda Jackling

Jerry & Jane Kornell

Joseph & Theresa Couloube

Mike & Cheri Fickies

APRIL

Rick & Rita Ellis

Saturday, April 9th, 2016

“IN THE KITCHEN”

Gratuities are not included in the price of any meal. Thank you!

**Every Monday**

Come to the Post for a Spaghetti Dinner.!!! 5:00 to 7:00 PM!!!

Only $10.00!!!

(Includes salad, soup, bread & butter, beverage & dessert)

(Cash bar available)

The Public is invited!

Friday Night Fish Fry & Dinners!

4:30 TO 7:00 pm

Alternate entrée’ offered each Friday!

April 1st: Pot Roast April 8th: Chicken Cordon Bleu

April 15th: Pork Stew April 22nd: Beef Stroganoff

April29th: Lazagna

Call for more info!

4:30 — 7:00PM

Bring your spouse, significant other, or a guest to dinner at YOUR Post!!!

Stop in the lounge or dining hall for great music!!!

Have a fun time meeting your fellow members & Veterans!

AMERICAN LEGION POST 113—RENTAL INFORMATION

The Post Main Hall is available to rent for meetings or special functions.

Contact the office for additional information & rates at: (941) 697-3616

(The room seats 216 people and has a dance floor & stage)

Plan Your Next Event at YOUR American Legion Post 113!!!

LUNCHES 11 AM TO 2 PM TUESDAY THRU THURSDAY

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

Lunch

Served

11:00 – 2:00

Monday-Friday

1

Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Nik-Nak

Entertainment

2

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

3

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

4

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

Music 6:30PM

Tommy C &

Judy Love

5

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

6

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Texas Hold-‘Em

6:30PM

7

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

SAL Meeting

5:00PM

8

Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music

6:30PM

Coastal Jamz

9

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

10

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

11

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

Music 6:30PM

Tidal Wave

12

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

Legion Executive Meeting

7:00 P.M.

13

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Texas Hold-‘Em

6:30PM

14

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

15

Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Moments 2

Remember

16

Breakfast

8-12

MEMORIAL FOR

BUD PRENTICE

1:00 P.M.

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

17

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

18

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

Music 6:30PM

Just Duet

19

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

Legion

General

Meeting

7PM

20

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Texas Hold-‘Em

6:30PM

21

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

22

Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Quiet Fire

23

Breakfast

8-12

RIDERS DINNER

5:00-7:00

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

24

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

25

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

Music 6:30PM

YaYa Diamond

26

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

27

Auxiliary Card Party 11:30-

3:00

Tacos, Wings & Things 5-7

Quarter Auction-6PM

Texas Hold-‘Em

6:30PM

28

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

29

Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Just Duet

30

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

AMERICAN LEGION POST 113

April 2016

Post 113 Officers Auxiliary Unit 113 Officers

Commander: Leroy Furman President: Barbara Horosky

1st Vice Commander: Bill Vanderbilt 1st Vice President: Linda Tyler

2nd Vice Commander: Bill Doody 2nd Vice President: Emily Stefanik

3rd Vice Commander: Dick Young Secretary: Judy Doody

Chaplain: John Canino Ass’t Secretary: Cheri Fickies

Finance Officer: Andy Leonard Treasurer: Carolyn Furman

Adjutant: Royce Tyler Ass’t Treasurer: Marian Brumley

Historian: Greg Winsiewski Chaplain: Dorothy Thomas

Judge Advocate: Rick Ellis Ass’t Chaplain: Virginia Morgan Sgt-at-Arms: Harold Feasel Historian: Rikki Clayton

Service Officer: Andy Hackleman Ass’t Historian: Elaine Trites

Past Commander: Jerry Faught Sgt-at-Arms: Marie Joyce

House Manager: Judy Love Ass’t Sgt-at-Arms: Cinderella Weber

Members at Large Committee: Committee at Large: Roma Merrill

Bob Avena, Tom Hodges, Marge Feasel

Bill Miller Sr., Bill Miller Jr., Mary Gleason

Joe Perry Past President: Kathy Bates

SAL Squadron Officers

Commander: Dick Buszka Adjutant: Dave Litton

1st Vice Commander: Matt Egan

2nd Vice Commander: Ray Tafelski

Finance Offices Dave Eikenberry Chaplain: Brian Armen

Executive Committee: Mike Fickies, Dave Linton, and Keith Garrison

American Legion Riders Officers

Director: Barb Kirsh Ass’t Director: Bill Vanderbilt

Sgt-at-Arms: Arden (Bud) Felthoff Treasurer: Jerry Faught

Secretary: Bootie Ginther Chaplain: Brian Armen

American Legion Post 113

3436 Indiana Road

Rotonda West, FL 33947

Non-Profit Organization

U. S. POSTAGE

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Placida, Florida